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Roofing & Siding
March 29, 2013 | Friday
Composite Shakes and Slates: The Great Pretenders
Durable composite roof shingles arguably improve upon the traditional slate and wood shake shingles they are engineered to...
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JOE PROVEY
How To's & Quick Tips
March 29, 2013 | Friday
How To: Make a Planter from a Wooden Bowl
A few years ago, I took a trip to IKEA and bought a lot of neutral, basic serving pieces that I could pull out when we ...
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POPPY HAUS
Green
March 29, 2013 | Friday
Termites! Now What?
The advent of spring is generally welcome, but warmer temperatures also bring out unwanted pests, namely termites. Of...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Historic Homes & More
March 29, 2013 | Friday
How To: Decorate Interiors With High Ceilings
Decorating with personality for a room with tall walls is neither difficult, nor more challenging than dealing with com...
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FRESHOME.COM
Lawn & Garden
March 29, 2013 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Hiding Trash Cans
Nothing kills a home’s curb appeal faster than a couple of trash cans and recycling bins parked in the driveway, or l...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Painting
March 28, 2013 | Thursday
Dream It, Do It: How to Paint Cabinets with a Paint Sprayer
Use a paint sprayer to revive your old cabinets with a glossy, smooth finish.
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JENNY @ EVOLUTION OF STYLE
Doors & Windows
March 28, 2013 | Thursday
Quick and Easy Storm Door Installation
Installing a storm door may seem like a daunting, time-consuming task, but advances in manufacturing and design have ...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Lawn & Garden
March 28, 2013 | Thursday
How To: Dry Your Garden Herbs
If you want to keep a little bit of your summer garden with you all year long, you can do so by drying herbs and stor...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Historic Homes & More
March 28, 2013 | Thursday
Sustainable Residence in Austria is White and Bright
Especially designed for a family of four--and their two cats-- House L by Schneider & Lengauerconnects the Austrian...
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FRESHOME.COM
Interior Design
March 27, 2013 | Wednesday
One Coffee Table, Three Ways
I bought a new coffee table. Technically, it’s a bench but the proportions were right. Our previous coffee table w...
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Tools & Workshop
March 27, 2013 | Wednesday
How To: Use a Miter Box
A miter box is a wonderfully simple, affordable tool that allows any DIYer to make accurate crosscuts in wood. Since ...
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CHRIS GARDNER
Historic Homes & More
March 27, 2013 | Wednesday
10 Things Everyone Should Know About Modular Homes
What is a modular home? A modular home is pre-built indoors in a factory-like setting. The finished products are delive...
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FRESHOME.COM
How To's & Quick Tips
March 27, 2013 | Wednesday
DIY Mason Jar Storage
In the fantasy world in my head, I’m an organizational queen. Everything in my home has a place and everything sta...
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IT ALL STARTED WITH PAINT
Tools & Workshop
March 27, 2013 | Wednesday
Collapsible Log Chair Takes Upcycling to the Extreme
Reuse, reduce, recycle– that’s what we’re taught. So with so much of our building materials causing e...
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INTHRALLD
Tools & Workshop
March 27, 2013 | Wednesday
Bob Vila Radio: Power Drill
A power drill does more than just drill holes. With different attachments, it also drives screws, turns a sander, or ...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
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